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Sold for $2,217,000
  • $2,217,000

    786 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    2beds
    979sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1923
    3,014 Square Feet Lot
    $2,510,100 Zestimate®
    $2,265/sqft
    $4,861 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,510,100

    $2.31M - $2.74M

    $4,861/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    High end appliancesEv chargingSoapstone counterFrench doorsDual pane windowsMud roomBrick patio
    Remodeled and impeccably maintained bungalow in an incredibly convenient location just blocks to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University and commute routes. This home has been tastefully restored keeping original period details and blending modern conveniences. Refinished hardwood floors, dual pane windows, A/C, EV charging and many recent updates throughout.Living room features wood burning fireplace and opens to the sun-drenched breakfast room with French doors to the rear yard.Recently updated kitchen with high end appliances including a Sub-Zero frig, Wolfe steam oven, Blue Star stove, soapstone counters,penny round tile inlaid floor, concealed Miele washer/dryer in mud room with vaulted ceiling.Two nicely sized bedrooms each served by a bath with soapstone counter, one with bath and one with a glass enclosed shower. The enchanting rear yard is private and sunny with brick patio and planting beds plus bonus room for flexible use space. Rare opportunity,excellent Palo Alto schools.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Judy Citron 01825569 650-400-8424,

    Compass 650-462-1111,

    Talia Citron 01987761 650-465-4814,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Talia Citron, 01987761

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81942682MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Dining room
    • Features: DiningArea
    Family room
    • Features: Other
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer/Dryer
    Features
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 979
    • Total interior livable area: 979 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 3,014 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00301007
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,265/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,306,566
    • Date on market: 9/21/2023
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/24/2023Sold$2,217,000+1%$2,265/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81942682 Report a problem
    9/27/2023Pending sale$2,195,000$2,242/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81942682 Report a problem
    9/21/2023Listed for sale$2,195,000-15.5%$2,242/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81942682 Report a problem
    5/31/2023Listing removed--
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81924818 Report a problem
    5/25/2023Price change$2,598,000-3.7%$2,654/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81924818 Report a problem
    5/13/2023Listed for sale$2,698,000$2,756/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81924818 Report a problem
    5/12/2023Contingent$2,698,000$2,756/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81924818 Report a problem
    4/20/2023Listed for sale$2,698,000+34.9%$2,756/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81924818 Report a problem
    8/17/2020Sold$2,000,000+5.4%$2,043/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81802341 Report a problem
    7/22/2020Listed for sale$1,898,000+90.8%$1,939/sqft
    Source: Compass #ML81802341 Report a problem
    12/28/2005Sold$995,000+35%$1,016/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/21/2002Sold$737,000-5.4%$753/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/28/2000Sold$779,000+21.7%$796/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/20/1998Sold$640,000$654/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $2,306,566 +2%
    2025$28,205 +0.3%$2,261,340 +2%
    2024$28,130 +10.1%$2,217,000 +6.5%
    2023$25,560 +1.2%$2,080,800 +2%
    2022$25,263 +2%$2,040,000 +2%
    2021$24,766 +59.7%$2,000,000 +60.9%
    2020$15,506 $1,242,996 +2%
    2019$15,506 +3.9%$1,218,624 +2%
    2018$14,919 $1,194,730 +2%
    2017$14,919 +1.8%$1,171,305 +2%
    2016$14,655 +3.8%$1,148,339 +1.5%
    2015$14,123 +2.4%$1,131,091 +2%
    2014$13,789 $1,108,936 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,103,925 +2%
    2012-- $1,082,280 +2%
    2011-- $1,061,060 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,053,131 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,055,634 +2%
    2008-- $1,034,937 +2%
    2007-- $1,014,645 +2%
    2006-- $994,750 +27.4%
    2005-- $780,824 +3.2%
    2004-- $756,600 +6%
    2003-- $713,800 +18.2%
    2002-- $603,800 -22.5%
    2001-- $779,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Crescent Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: PaloAltoUnified

    Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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